Kilgore-Lewis House — Attraction in Greenville

This is a great spot to spend a couple of hours to tour a historical home. The home has period furniture and well some original pieces to the home.

Be sure and check out the gardens behind the house. There are some great overlooking spots its garden benches. The gardens are maintained by various garden clubs and there is lots of potential.

Be sure and check out the Waddy Thompson natural spring. You can watch the spring flow into the pond. Mosquito spray can be helpful if you are easily bitten.

If stairs are difficult you can walk on the trail that leads from the parking lots and it will take you to the lower section of gardens.

The tours are free and very informative. Our tour...

I just come to learn a liltte bit of my history, the Kilgore family are Descendants of my family roots. whom Mr. Josiah Kilgore born December 24th 1790; Died June 21th 1856 is buried along his wife Mrs. H. W. Kilgore, as well along side a gated fence of his slaves at old pilgrim Baptist Church, simpsonville south carolina in-which my great great grandmother 6 Generations maybe 7 Generations is buried on this historic site, there are many unmarked graves of my ancestors buried there as well. if anyone has any information please reach to me donnelljones22@gmail.com God Bless on the quest...

Beautiful historic home and event space with landscaped gardens managed by the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs. Spend an hour or two touring the home, resale shop, and grounds including a fascinating artesian well. Make sure to check the calendar for special tour opportunities like seeing the house beautifully decorated for the holidays. The home is managed and operated entirely by volunteers with city support. Donations are greatly appreciated but...